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Children's perceptions of "screen" violence and the effects on their well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Working from a child participatory perspective, the study aimed to explore children's perceptions and experiences of screen violence. Within this process there is an attempt to understand how children assign meaning to ...
Perceptions of HIV/AIDS-related stigma among Muslims in a Cape Town community
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
South Africa has the largest percentage of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. However, the response against the further spread of HIV/AIDS in the country is being hindered by stigma and discrimination. In order to ...
Experiences and perceptions of mothers recovering from depression with regard to the impact of depression on family roles and coping skills
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The aim of the present study was to explore the subjective experiences and perceptions of mothers diagnosed with depression. The study investigated mothers' understandings of the extent to which their illness had impacted ...
Exploring adolescents perceptions of the impact of information and communication technologies on parent-adolescent relationships
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This study aimed to explore adolescents perceptions of how their use of information and communication technologies may impact on the quality of the parent-adolescent relationship. Obtaining information from adolescents on ...
A qualitative investigation into the application of Martin Buber's philosophical anthropology to the experience of trauma and its psychotherapeutic intervention
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This study focused on trauma and seeked to demonstrate that the application of a Buberian understanding to the experience of trauma can help shed light on the impact of trauma on a sufferer's life. The aim of the study was ...